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12V source

Discussion in 'Interior' started by shortys408, Aug 24, 2004.

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    shortys408 Guest

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    12V source

    can i hook up 12V neon to the turn on wire on hte head unit harness? i dont kno if it matters i already have a amp hooked up to hte turn on wire too.
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    u prolly could but why not just make ur own remote turn on by using a switch
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    If you're using the head unit remote output as a remote signal for the neons you'll be OK. If you are using the remote output from the head unit as a power source for the neons, you may have problems.
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    i need a power source. is there any way to get 12V wihthout runnin off hte battery with an inline fuse?
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    oxymoron Guest

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    The cigarette lighter is your best bet. The grey wire is 12 volts.
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    i accidently tried the rong wire and blew a fuse. now the head unit and cigarette lighter arent getting power. which fuse is this in the fuse box?
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    it should be the fuses under the storage tray on the driver side
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    i have it in the cigarette lighter now and its working. i put it in the green one. the one that lights up hte LED in the cigarette lighter. it works but is it not enuff or too much power. anything i should know? and where is the best place to mount hte neon becuase i think i have it mounted too high under teh dash.

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